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Patent GB-190728702-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Railway Signalling and for Stopping Trains Independently of Drivers.
Inventor: KUSKE WILHELM
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 28,702. Kuske, W. May 6, 1908. Interlocking ; contacts, mechanical ; stopping engines and trains.-A single lever is used to operate, simultaneously, signals, points, and track-contacts, so that a train running on to the wrong road at the points has its brakes applied. The lever b, Fig. 1, operates the point-tongues through a pull-rod d, and the semaphore l through a rod e, which engages in a slot f, Fig. 4, a T lever g, to the arms of which are connected the semaphore pull-rods i. The track contacts o are carried on a bar n, which is capable of being rotated by a crank m attached to the pull-rod i, and are attached to the bar n so that one will be in operative position when the other is down.
Patent GB-190804371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Speed Indicators.
Filed: 1908-02-26
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 4371. American Electrical Novelty & Manufacturing Co. Jan. 20, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Indicators, speed.-In a speed indicator of the centrifugal type, the movement of a heavy body 4 pivotally mounted with respect to a rotating shaft 3, and adapted to vary its inclination thereto under the control of a spring, as the speed varies is communicated by a link 5 to a conical piece 6 adapted to slide on the shaft 3. A roller is spring- pressed against the surface of the piece 6 and actuates, through gear-wheels 14, 13, a spindle 12 carrying a needle 8. The generating line of the cone 6 is preferably such that, with equal changes of speed, the indicator is moved equal amounts. To show the maximum speed attained, the needle 8 moves a second needle 9 by a projection 10, the latter needle being carried by a sleeve 23 provided with a ratchet-wheel 17, with which engages a pawl 18. When the plunger 21 is depressed, it disengages the pawl from the wheel 17, and the spring 22 then acts to zeroize the needle 9. Specification No. 12,267, A.D. 1906, is referred to.
Patent GB-190807992-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Holding Playing Cards.
Inventor: DEFONTAINE PIERRE AMEDEE
Filed: 1908-04-10
Granted: 1908-07-30
Abstract: 7992. Defontaine, P. A. April 10. Card games.- A holder for playing- cards consists of three disks a, b, c of cardboard or the like gummed or riveted together and provided on the inner surfaces with wadding e.
Patent GB-190811609-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Breaking and Cleaning Hemp and the like.
Inventor: O'NEILL FRANK
Filed: 1908-05-28
Granted: 1908-11-26
Abstract: 11,609. O'Neill, F. May 28. Breaking -apparatus; obtaining fibres.-Breaking- apparatus for automatically separating the fibre from hemp, flax, sea-grass, and the like is shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The material is supplied to an endless-band feeding-conveyer 56 and passes underneath a second conveyer 60, which is hinged on a shaft 61 and normally inclined downwards so as to press on the material, and, by means of its notched teeth 65, to straighten inclined stalks. The conveyers feed the material over an apron 50<a> on to the breaking-apparatus which consist of two fixed side walls 23, 24, a fixed breaking-bar 25 between them and arranged further from the wall 23 than from the wall 24, and two movable breaking-bars 33, Fig. 11, adjustably mounted by means of screw-adjusted sliders 30 in slots in the standards 28, which are reciprocated by a pin-andslot connexion 42 and a crank-disk. The material is broken between the fixed and moving parts, and, owing to the unequal spacing of the fixed parts, the breaking is very complete. A fixed clearing- bar 50 is arranged between the movable breaking- bars, and movable clearers 48 with inclined surfaces are arranged between the fixed breaking-bars and are suitably reciprocated, the waste falling downwards into a transverse conveyer 121. The broken material is transferred by a pair of conveyers 71,72, Figs. 3 and 4, moving faster than the feeding-conveyers, to the cleaning-apparatus. The cleaning- apparatus has an endless apron 79, Fig. 3, carrying bars 80, which act as slides for transversely movable agitating-bars 85, Fig. 8, carrying pins 86 and having downwardly-turned ends engaging bars 92, which are reciprocated endwise by eccentrics 94. As the material passes over the apron, the waste is shaken loose and falls downwards on to transversely-arranged conveyers 103. The material then passes onwards and is pushed on to a delivery conveyer 117 by a clearing-bar 109, Fig. 8, which is reciprocated synchronously with the motion of the apron of the clearing-apparatus by a pin-and-slot device 113 so that it is timed to pass between the agitating-bars and force the cleaned fibre from the pins. The parts are driven by sprocket and other gearing, as shown, from the driving-shaft 44. The frame 20 of the machine is -mounted on wheels 21,24.
Patent GB-190812465-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Roller Boxes for Packing Velvets and other Fabrics.
Inventor: FLORENCE PERCY
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 12,465. Florence, P. June 10. Spool &c. holders. -A wood or millboard box a, for holding a roll of velvet &c., provided with a hinged front a' or lid b and having formed on its ends grooves c, c<1> to support the pivots f of the carrying-roller e, is fitted with a locking-device for the roller pivots consisting of a bent wire d, secured to the box at the top of the vertical slot and terminating in a fingerpiece d<1> arranged inside the hinged front a'. Staples g serve to retain the wire in its groove, and an abutment c<2> to receive the bent shoulder of the wire may be formed in the groove c. The roller pivots f may be plain studs, nails, or screws with enlarged heads.
Patent GB-190815185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Centrifugal Pumps for Pumping Hot Liquids in connection with Condensers and similar Plants.
Inventor: MUELLER OTTO HILDEBERT
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1909-02-18
Abstract: 15,185. Mueller, O. H. July 17. Centrifugal pumps.-In plants in which a cantrifugal pump is used to lift the hot water from a jet condenser to a cooling-tower, vapours forming in the pump suction pipe are removed before they reach the pump by a pipe leading to the vacuum space of the condenser. Fig. 2 shows a centrifugal pump a raising hot water from a hot-well f. The vapours are removed by a vent pipe c connecting the suction with the low-level condenser b. The pipe c extends to full barometric height. The condenser may be of the barometric type, in which case the pipe is not looped as in Fig. 2. As a further modification, the pump a may pump directly from the tail pipe of the condenser. In this case the pipe c need not extend upwards to barometric height. According to the Provisional Specification, the vent pipe may be led to the suction pipe betwean the condenser and the vacuum pump. Specification No. 28,736, A.D. 1904, is referred to.
Patent GB-190817796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chain Grate Stokers.
Inventor: BENNIS ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-08-25
Granted: 1909-07-01
Abstract: 17,796. Bennis, A. W. Aug. 25. Grates.-In a chain grate driven by two sets of worm gearing and belt or stepped pulleys, the worm-wheel B, Fig. 1, is loosely mounted on the main worm shaft a, and is locked thereto in the driving position by a sliding hand - clutch G, which is keyed to the shaft. When it is desired to drive the worm-wheel C by hand, the clutch is withdrawn and the shaft a is rotated by means of a lever applied to the square end of the shaft. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 4, the worm-wheel B may be driven at different speeds according to whether the shaft e is driven through the belt pulleys E<1>, F<2> or E<1>, F<3>, either of which sets of pulleys may be driven from the driving-shaft K by operating the clutch k. Instead of separate pulleys as shown, stepped pulleys may be employed. In another modification, shown in Fig. 5, the worm-wheel B is driven by either of two worms E<2>, E<3> driven by belt gearing and mounted on a pivoted or rocking bracket so that either worm may be thrown into gear. Specifications No. 3371, A.D. 1868, and No. 2822, A.D. 1877, are referred to.
Patent GB-190818733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rivetting Machines.
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN ELIOT
Filed: 1908-09-07
Granted: 1909-05-27
Abstract: 18,733. Howard, J. E., and Pearson, G. H. Sept. 7. Riveting.-In a riveting machine of the type which consists of two levers a pivoted at a<1> and operated by an air or hydraulic cylinder d and toggle-links c, one of the links is made adjustable to enable the machine to be used for plates of different thicknesses. The end of the upper lever is forked to receive a trunnioned sleeve e, in which is mounted a nut f which is rotated on the screwed link by a band-wheel g.
Patent GB-190821186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pedestal Heads for Tripod Stands and the like.
Inventor: SAUNIER AUGUSTE EUGENE
Filed: 1908-10-07
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 21,186. Saunier, A. E. Oct. 7. Optical instruments; tripod stands.-For taking panoramic views, a camera is mounted on a table 49, Fig. 1, carried by quadrants 46 pivoted to frames 45 so that the camera can be rotated round a tripod stand 1 by equal angles. The camera is secured by adjustable side clamps 58 and by straps on the table 49, which carries two levels and is hinged to a plate 48 sliding on the quadrants 46 so that the camera can be deflected to take high or low views. The frames 45 slide on tubes 37 and carry an index 42 which is set to coincide with the centre of the plate, the zero of the tubes being in line with the axis of the stand 1. A socket 67<a>, Fig. 8, is placed over the zero on the tubes 37 and carries a pointer 68, which is rotated until it meets the nodal point of the camera by adjusting the frames 45. The tubes 37 are carried by holders 36, Figs. 1 and 4, fixed on slides 33 which can be provided with a lengthening bar. The slides are fixed to a plate 30 provided with a level 67 and attached to a loose sleeve 24 carrying a pointer 25 and rotated by a handle R. To move the stand around by equal angles, determined by the size of the plate and its distance from the axis, the pointer is brought against a stop 22 riveted to a disk 19 fixed by a set-screw 20 to a plate 12. The sleeve 24 is fixed by screws 26, 27 and the head moved the requisite angle. A stop 23 is then moved against the pointer and fixed to the disk 19. The screw 20 is loosened, the disk 19 is rotated until the stop 22 reaches the pointer 25, and the screw 20 is then tightened. On loosening the screws 26, 27 and rotating the head until the pointer reaches stop 23, an angle is traversed equal to the first angle. The plate 12 is levelled by three screws 14 to which are generally added three others 18. Three cords supporting a net filled with earth, stones, &c. are attached to the hooks 4.
Patent GB-190825285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Dividing Dough and other Plastic Masses.
Inventor: GILLILAND WILLIAM JOHN
Filed: 1908-11-24
Granted: 1909-11-24
Abstract: 25,285. Gilliland, W. J., and Plant, J. E. Nov. 24. Dividing dough &c.-Dough &c. contained in a receptacle a passes to a hopper d fitted with moving walls e, which feed the material into a shoot g where it is severed by a reciprocating knife i, the quantity being gauged by pivoted counterweighted flaps k normally locked in their closed position by bolts m. The knife i is carried by guide-bars h which are operated by eccentrics p, similar operating - means being employed for the bolts m, which are withdrawn just prior to the movement of the knife. To facilitate severance of the material, the knife i is connected to the guidebars h by a pin-and-slot connexion t, Fig. 4, and is moved longitudinally by means of guides s acting upon rollers r. Modifications are also described in which the ends of the knife are operated alternately.
Patent GB-190826478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Azo Colouring Matters and of Intermediate Products.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
Filed: 1908-12-07
Granted: 1909-08-19
Abstract: 26,478. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Dec. 7. Dyes, artificial.-Monoazo dyes are obtained by combining with #-naphthol the diazo compounds of 4-chlor-5-methyl-2-nitraniline, 4-methyl-5-chlor-2- nitraniline, or 4 : 5-dichlor-2-nitraniline. The products yield lakes insoluble in oil. The coupling is preferably carried out in presence of excess of acetate, and Turkey-red oil, oleic acid, soap, or a substratum such as heavy spar, may be present. 4-Chlor-5-methyl-2-nitraniline is obtained by nitrating 2-chlor-5-acettoluidine and saponifying the resulting nitro-compound ; 4.chlor-5-methyl- 6.nitraniline may be formed simultaneously.
Patent GB-190828239-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella Rib Screw Clip.
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1909-07-21
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 28,239. Preston, J. T., and Booker, J. T. July 21, 1909. Holding closed.- An internally bevelled portion e is provided on the screw-threaded tip cup c to hold the rib tips firmly in their closed position.
Patent GB-190828454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Methods of Making Dies.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-12-30
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 28,454. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Dec. 30. Bending; welding.-Dies for clicking machines, used for cutting-out the uppers of boots and shoes, are made to a templet from bars of wedge section in a series of operations. One or more pieces of die material having a length somewhat greater than the outline of the templet are taken, one quarter to half an inch being allowed for each weld, and about one inch for bending. The two pieces are heated, and bent to the outline of the templet as shown in Fig. 2 ; for this purpose the device shown in Fig. 3 may be used, comprising an interchangeable anvil 10 and a bender 14 which may also be interchangeable. The excess of metal at the ends is then removed, allowing about onehalf of an inch for butt-welding which is done electrically. The burr thus formed is removed, first on the outside and on the edges of the die by grinding &c., and then the die is heated and pressed to bring the edges into two parallel planes. The burrs on the inside are next removed by chipping, filing, &c., and size-indicating nicks are pressed in a thinned portion of the cutting-edge if required. Several dies are next ground together to a uniform height with their edges in parallel planes. The die is again fitted to the templet by filing &c., and if required may be lengthened out. To sharpen the dies, the outside is ground to two bevels 36, 38 of different angles. Finally the die is tempered, polished, and painted and provided with any stamps, stab points, &c., Fig. 6, required ; it may further be adjusted to the templet by bending without heat.
Patent GB-190902470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brick Cutting Machinery.
Inventor: PRYCE CHARLES
IPC: B28B11/16
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1910-05-02
Abstract: 2470. Pryce, C. Feb. 2. Cutting - machines.-A combined downward and cross cutting movement is imparted to the wires so as to produce bricks with cleanly cut edges. A bar of clay is fed from a pug-mill over a roller 1 and belt 2 and through moulds 7<a>, where it is severed by means of cutting- wires 8 adjustably mounted within a frame 13 which slides within a second frame 14. Cams 16, 18 actuate the frames 13, 14, and are so constructed and arranged that during the cross movement of the frame 14, the frame 13 is moved downwards by gravity and is raised at the end of the cross movement, so that the wires sever the clay in both directions. The cutting-apparatus is moved commensurately with the clay stream by means of gearing 23, 24. The cut bricks pass on to a belt 25, which conveys them to a panelling - device, such as is described in Specification 7891/02, and to enamelling - apparatus. According to the Provisional Specification, the cutting-wires are operated by rack-and-pinion gearing.
Patent GB-190905345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles for Transporting Timber or the like.
Inventor: WOODWARD GEORGE
IPC: B62C1/04
Filed: 1909-03-05
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 5345. Woodward, G. March 5. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Axles.-In a vehicle for transporting timber &c. the side frames F are bolted to an arched. axle A having a boss A<2>, through which passes a screw C capable of being raised or lowered by means of a nut D provided with arms D<1>. In a modification, the limbs of the axle A are made in two parts, and are secured to the side frames F by through-bolts as shown in Fig. 4. In a four-wheeled vehicle, the arched axle A forms the rear axle and may be adjustable in position along the frames F.
Patent GB-190906495-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Safety Mechanism for the Doors and Gates of Electric Lifts and Hoists.
Inventor: ETCHELLS JOHN CHARLES
IPC: B66B13/22
Filed: 1909-08-18
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 6495. Etchells, J. C. Aug. 18. Lift cages, locking and unlocking.-In the usual type of switch operated by the door of a lift to prevent the cage from moving away from a landing when the door is open, the trigger or lever that operates the switch is mounted on any one of three pivots provided on the switch casing according to the class of door used, The switch is enclosed in a casing A, and the door, when closing, engages a trigger J pivoted at L, which presses up a sliding rod G insulated at H so that the spring- pressed piece E bridges the contacts C, D. When the door is opened, the rod G falls and breaks contact. The trigger may be mounted on the second pivot L', or a suitably modified trigger may be mounted on the third pivot L<2>.
Patent GB-190910344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to Loose or Detachable Pegs or Spindles of Loom Shuttles.
Inventor: BARKER CHARLIE
IPC: D03J5/08
Filed: 1909-05-01
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 10,344. Barker, C., and Marsden, J. W. May 1. Shuttles.-A detachable shuttle peg is adapted to act also as a cushioning-device by surrounding the reduced end b<2> by an extensible spring f, one end of the spring being fastened to the peg b and the other to a button g, against which the tip of the bobbin bears. The button g has a recess g<1>, which, in conjunction with an adjustable stop b<2>, serves to limit the extension of the spring.
Patent GB-190914080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Anti-vibratory Attachments for Burners for Incandescent Gas Lighting.
Inventor: SUTTON CORNELIUS JOHN
IPC: F21V15/00
Filed: 1909-06-16
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 14,080. Sutton, C. J., and Rudd, J. June 16. Anti -- vibration devices.-Relates to anti-vibrators for incandescent gas lights of the kind in which means are provided for maintaining the pendent part of the fitting in the vertical position. The antivibrator comprises a flexible supply pipe b and a spring a, the spring being connected to a clip f which can be adjusted in position on the horizontal bar d. Instead of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the bar d may be hollow and the pipe c mounted at its outer extremity. In a modified construction, the spring a is fixed to the bar d, which can slide in a clamp on the upper part of the pipe c.
Patent GB-190917348-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Gas by Burning Solid Matter in a Current of Air or other Gas.
Inventor: WESTGATE JOHN
IPC: B01J7/00
Filed: 1909-07-26
Granted: 1910-04-28
Abstract: 17,348. Westgate, J. July 26. Bleaching grain; bleaching flour and meal.- Sulphur dioxide for bleaching bran or grain is generated in a furnace constructed in two parts, the upper part being provided with a waterjacket r. Sulphur is fed to a shoot p by a worm f, which is driven by gearing in connexion with an adjustable ratchet feed, and is delivered to one end of the combustion chamber together with a regulated supply of air. The gas is withdrawn through a flue q leading from the other end of the chamber. The furnace may be used in conjunction with the apparatus described in Specification 8091/03.
Patent GB-190921299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Elevating and Sighting Apparatus of High Angle Ordnance.
Inventor: DAWSON ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1909-09-17
Granted: 1910-09-19
Abstract: 21,299. Dawson, Sir A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Sept. 17. Mountings.-Relates to ranging and pointing gear of the kind in which there is a pointing- rack attached to a fixed part of the mounting and a ranging-rack which moves relatively to the fixed pointing-rack during pointing and is fixed during ranging. According to the invention, the ranging - rack carries the pointing pinion and is slidably mounted on the fixed pointing-rack, and the ranging-pinion is carried by the gun cradle. The sighting-gear is connected by links with the casing of the pointing- gear and the drift correction is obtained by a special cam device controlled by the elevation of the gun. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 3 a plan of the gun and mounting. The two part ranging-rack D', to which is connected a casing C<2> containing worm - gearing and the ranging - pinion, slides over a two - part fixed pointing-rack C<1> on the operation of the pointing hand-wheel C arranged co-axial with the gun trunnions. The ranging-pinions are contained in a casing D<2> attached to the gun-cradle and are operated from a ranging hand-wheel D through worm-gearing. The sights which are mounted on a lever E<2>, Fig. 6, pivoted at E<3> to the fixed rack C<1> are connected with the casing C<1Î> of the pointing-gear by links E, E<1> and are automatically deflected for drift by a pin g<1> engaging with a cam G<1> rotated during the elevation of the gun by links G<4>, G<3>, G<2>, G<1>. When pointing with the hand-wheel C, the gun moves with the rack D<1>, the pinions in the casing D<2> being locked thereto by the wormgearing on the opposite side of the mounting, and the sights move through the same angle owing to their connexion with the casing C<1Î>. When ranging with the hand-wheel D, the gun alone is moved over the rack D<1>, which is then locked to the rack C' by the worm-gearing in the casing C<2>.
Patent GB-190924021-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Expansible or Adjustable Busts or Bodies of Lay Figures.
Inventor: CHILD ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: A41H5/01
Filed: 1909-10-19
Granted: 1910-10-19
Abstract: 24,021. Child, A. W. Oct. 19. Lay-figure stands. -In expansible lay-figures formed in vertical sections, adjustment is effected between any two sections by screw devices. The parts A are connected by left and right handed screws C working in brackets Band operated by a milled or star-wheel D, or a single screw butting on one part and screwing into the other may be employed. The hips may be similarly expanded, or an adjustable block F<1> and stretchers G may be employed. The neck expansion may be effected by a conical block screwing on the pillar Z, or by radial slides clamped by a thumbscrew. The arms are attached to a yoke K resting on a shoulder or an adjustable nut on the pillar Z.
Patent GB-190925439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Automatically Raising Trousers when Sitting Down.
Inventor: BOERSCH HEINRICH CHRISTIAN
IPC: A41F19/00
Filed: 1909-11-04
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 25,439. B÷rsch, H. C. Nov. 4. Straps and bands.- To prevent trousers from bagging at the knees, a strap a is provided, which is attached at its upper end to the back of the trousers and at its lower end below the fork, so that, when the wearer sits down, the strap is tightened and raises the knee portion. The strap a, Fig. 4, terminates in a narrow strap c passing through a strap d and sewn at its end to a band e attached to the trousers. The strap a, Fig. 2, may be attached to the trousers by a buckle b, and a broad strap f may cover .the strap c and be attached by a loop or sewing &c. g to strap a. As shown in Fig. 5, the strap c is sewn to the strap a, so that one strap a or f is always loose, according to whether the wearer is sitting or not. The strap f may have eyelets h for sewing.